Academic Information Academic Information Social Standards—Weber State College extends the benefit of admission only to those persons who meet entrance requirements, standards of health and character, and appropriate prior conduct. He/she enters college through choice. He/she is not required to attend by law. Students are subject to federal, state and local laws as well as college rules and regulations and are not entitled to immunity or privileges before the law. Students found guilty of violations of these rules and regulations are subject to such disciplinary action as the college may consider appropriate. Appropriate Dress—Appropriate dress is expected for the campus and in all buildings. Use of Liquor—Weber State College does not permit the use of alcoholic beverages either on the campus or at college- sponsored functions off the campus. Any violation of this rule is subject to disciplinary action. Drug Abuse-Use—Possession, or distribution of marijuana, LSD, narcotics or other illegal drugs on college-owned property except as expressedly permitted by law will not be tolerated. Any violation of this rule will result in disciplinary action. Smoking—Smoking is prohibited in all buildings on the campus except in designated areas. Provisions for Appeal—Any student who has received disciplinary action for academic or social reasons will have the right to appeal his case as stated in the Academic Freedoms, Rights and Responsibilities of Students document. Graduation Weber State College grants the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and titles of Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, a Certificate of Completion, and a Certificate of Proficiency. For a student to be admitted to candidacy for any degree or title, his scholastic record must show that he has satisfied the entrance requirements and that he can fulfill the requirements for graduation upon the completion of the courses for which he has registered. No credit obtained prior to the time his college standing was established may be used toward graduation. The Graduation Committee may make exceptions in individual cases. Grade Requirements—A student's scholastic record must show that he has an average of not less than "C", an average grade point of at least 2.0 in all his registered work. Credit Restrictions—Not more than 30 quarter hours of "D" grade credit may be applied toward graduation. However, the school or department may reject any or all "D" grade work toward the major or minor requirements. Not more than 45 of the total hours required for the baccalaureate degree may be correspondence credit. Residence Requirement—A candidate for any degree or title must be registered at the College during at least one quarter following the last commencement prior to his graduation. Change in Graduation Requirements—A student normally is held to the requirements outlined in the catalog published four years before the year of his graduation. Where there is a written agreement between a department chairman and a student, graduation requirements within a student's major or minor may be met by completing the requirements outlined in any catalog published one, two, or three years before the year of graduation. To meet specific and general education requirements, a student normally follows the requirements listed in the catalog published four years before the year of his graduation. With the approval of the Graduation Office he may complete the specific and general education requirements by following the requirements outlined in a catalog published one, two, or three years before the year of his graduation. Military Training Credit—Students having completed 24 or more months of active military service are granted a maximum of 13 credit hours towards graduation. These credits are granted in the following areas: 3 credit hours in Physical Education, 2 in Health Education, and 8 are counted as electives toward graduation. Other military credit is granted for some service schools if specified requirements are met. For further information inquire at the Graduation Office. Application for Graduation—A candidate for the bachelor degree must file a written application for graduation obtained at the Graduation Office during the Spring Quarter of his junior year. Each applicant will receive a written report on his standing for graduation upon which to plan the work for his senior year. A candidate for the title of Associate of Arts or Science, or Associate of Applied Science, or for the Certificate of Comple- 44 45